Which complementary pain management interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a pediatric client who is experiencing chronic pain? Select all that apply.

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Hypnosis and guided imagery are both non-pharmacologic complementary pain management interventions that can be effective in managing chronic pain in pediatric clients. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and fentanyl patch are pharmacologic interventions, while EMLA cream is typically used for local pain management during invasive procedures, rather than chronic pain.

Which Complementary Pain Management Interventions Should the Nurse Include in the Plan